What are the schools like in Farm Loop, AK?

School district data for Farm Loop is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Farm Loop?

The median household income in Farm Loop, AK is $112,683 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.8%.

What is the weather like in Farm Loop, AK?

Farm Loop has an average high temperature of 22.4°F in January and 67.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 82.5 inches.

Farm Loop, AK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Farm Loop, AK affordable or expensive?

Farm Loop's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Farm Loop is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $351,500 and the median rent is $1,500 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Farm Loop, AK?

Crime rate data for Farm Loop is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Farm Loop, AK a Good Place to Live?

Farm Loop is a small town of 2,561 in Alaska, with a median household income of $112,683 and a 7.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Farm Loop's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Farm Loop is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Farm Loop city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.5

Farm Loop's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Farm Loop costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Farm Loop, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$351,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,500	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,683	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Farm Loop is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Farm Loop, AK	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Farm Loop sees average highs of 22.4°F in January and 67.6°F in July, with 16.1 inches of annual precipitation and 82.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Farm Loop, AK
Average High — January	22.4°F
Average High — July	67.6°F
Annual Precipitation	16.1"
Annual Snowfall	82.5"

Demographics

Metric	Farm Loop, AK	National Avg
Population	2,561	—
Median Age	40.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Farm Loop vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farm Loop, AK affordable or expensive?

Farm Loop's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Farm Loop roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $351,500 and median rent is $1,500/month.

What is the crime rate in Farm Loop, AK?

Crime data for Farm Loop is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Farm Loop?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Farm Loop, AK a good place to live?

Farm Loop, AK has a population of 2,561, a median household income of $112,683, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Farm Loop?

Farm Loop averages 22.4°F in January and 67.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.1 inches with about 82.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Farm Loop?

The population of Farm Loop, Alaska is 2,561 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Farm Loop?

Key numbers for living in Farm Loop: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $351,500, median household income $112,683. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Farm Loop side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.